Senior Project Worker

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Project Worker to lead specialist, trauma-informed support for women in a supported housing setting.

Position: Senior Project Worker (Women Specific)
Salary:  £31,135-£33,635 (dependent on experience)
Location: Southend on sea
Hours: 37 hours per week  (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required)
Closing Date:  1^st June 2026

 About the role

This is a pivotal senior practitioner role within a female-only supported accommodation service. You will provide leadership on complex casework, ensuring high-quality, gender-responsive support for women who have experienced trauma, abuse and multiple disadvantage.

You will act as a role model for best practice, supporting colleagues to deliver safe, consistent and empowering services that promote recovery, independence and long-term stability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Holding a reduced caseload of complex, high-risk cases
• Leading case supervision, offering guidance and constructive challenge to staff
• Providing specialist expertise in violence against women and girls (VAWG), including domestic abuse and sexual violence
• Overseeing safeguarding, risk assessments and safety planning, ensuring robust and defensible practice
• Supporting staff in responding to serious incidents and high-risk situations
• Promoting trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches that centre women’s experiences
• Leading reflective practice, mentoring and professional development of team members
• Supporting housing management, tenancy sustainment and safe shared living environments
• Overseeing move-on planning, ensuring safe transitions into independent or supported housing
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes

About you

You will be an experienced practitioner with a strong background in supporting women facing homelessness and complex needs. You bring both technical expertise and the confidence to guide others in high-pressure situations.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience working with women affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and multiple disadvantage
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice
• Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding risks
• Ability to provide supervision, mentoring or practice leadership to colleagues
• Knowledge of MARAC and multi-agency safeguarding processes
• Excellent communication, partnership and advocacy skills
• A calm, resilient and reflective approach in challenging environments

A relevant qualification or training in VAWG, IDVA/ISVA, or DASH risk assessment would be advantageous.

About the organisation

A values-led organisation committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed support to people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. Their work is rooted in respect, empowerment and inclusion, with a strong focus on creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can rebuild their lives.

They invest in our staff and promote a culture of learning, reflection and collaboration. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a real difference to women’s lives every day.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Project Worker, Senior Support Worker, Women’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Practitioner, IDVA, ISVA, Case Worker, Housing Support Worker, Team Leader.